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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.27, 11,223.73 and 2,287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.27, 11,223.73 and 2,287.15 is: 3,431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.27 : 11,223.73 = 2,287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.27/11,223.73 = 2,287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.27x = 11,223.73 × 2,287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.27x = 25,670,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,670,328.87/7,481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.28

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